Flash Flood — Garfield, Utah

2023-08-17 · near Escalante, Garfield, Utah

Event narrative

The Escalante River at Escalante gauge was at 583 cfs.

Wider weather episode

Monsoonal flash flooding brought a variety of impacts to southern Utah, including flash flooding in Capitol Reef National Park that prompted evacuation of a campground and road closures.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1189049. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.